Fred, It looks like this lens has the zoom ring outermost and the focus ring quite close to the camera body for a lens of this size. I have never noticed this layout before, is the Angenieux lens unusual in this respect? How did it handle?
Regards, Anthony Farr ----- Original Message ----- From: "Fred" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > ANGENIEUX 70-210/3.5 (2 touch) > > Ooh - I forgot about this relatively rare lens - doubly. First, I > forgot to mention it at all, and then I forgot that it indeed is a > two-touch zoom, as well. <g> > > It comes in a fancy velour-lined "presentation case", and may just > qualify as the most expensive plastic-bodied lens ever available... > > http://www.cetussoft.com/pentax/ang70210/angenx1.jpg > http://www.cetussoft.com/pentax/ang70210/angenx2.jpg > http://www.cetussoft.com/pentax/ang70210/angenx3.jpg > > I found it to be an interesting lens, but more of a collectible than > a user lens. Had a nice macro function, though... > > Fred > - - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .